June 9, 2010
U.N. Security Council passes new Iran sanctions
WASHINGTON (JTA) -- The United Nations Security Council passed new sanctions against Iran, setting the stage for new and tougher U.S. sanctions.
The vote Wednesday expands existing sanctions and creates a basis in international law for nations to target Iran's energy and banking sectors.
Read more: <http://www.jta.org/news/article/2010/06/09/2739532/un-security-council-passes-iran-sanctions>
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